Person:Robert Alexander (41)

Records in Augusta County, VA

From Chalkley's:

• Vol. 2 - John Sinclair vs. Alexander--O. S. 324; N. S. 116--Bill, March, 1808. Gerrard Alexander, son of Robert Alexander, Sr., acquired 100 acres in now Jefferson County from John Harding, and on 11th November, 1752, obtained patent from Fairfax for 340 acres. And on 1st September, 1753, Gerrard obtained patent from Fairfax for 863 acres. Garrard obtained act of Assembly to dock entail upon him by his father of tract in Fairfax and to settle in lieu thereof the 863 acres. Gerrard died, testate, 9th August, 1760, eldest son Robert. Gerrard, Jr., in 1778 conveyed to Alexander Henderson, who conveyed to orator in 1796. Defendants are, viz: Gerrard Alexander, Ashton Alexander; Elizabeth Lee, wife of Thos. Lee, deceased; Griffin Stith and Mary, his wife; ____ Washington, Sarah, his wife; Jane and Sidney Alexander, children and representatives of Gerrard Alexander, deceased, who was son of Gerrard Alexander. Will of Robert Alexander dated 28th April, 1735, of Stafford County. Wife, Anne; daughter, Ann Hooe; son, John; daughter, Parthenia Massie; son, Gerrard, island in Prince William called Hornes (Holmes's); daughter, Sarah Alexander, under 16, land adjoining Parthenia Massey. Test, Richard Todd, Jethro and Sarah Bunsplatt. Proved in Stafford County, 13th April, 1736. Act docking entail, 8th December, 1753. Signed by John Randolph, C. H. B(urgesses), John Robinson, speaker; Robt. Dinwiddie. Special verdict says Gerard died September, 1761, leaving heir-at-law Robert Alexander, who died, testate, will dated 9th January, 1793. Will of Robert Alexander of Fairfax. Wife, Margamme (Maryamne); sons, Robert, Walter. Land devised to testator by his brother George, who was entitled to land for services in Revolution. Lot near Georgetown that came by his wife. Sister Anne's children. Dated 9th January, 1793. Codicil, brother George had a child by Mary Robinson, who is poor and unprovided for. Dated 28th January, 1793. Recorded in Fairfax, 18th February, 1793. Special verdict says Robert died 10th January, 1793. Gerrard Alexander's will is dated 9th August, 1760. Will of Gerrard Alexander of Fairfax dated 9th August, 1760. Wife, Mary; sons, Robert, Philip, George, Gerrard; daughters, Nancy, Mary Anne. Recorded in Fairfax, 16th September, 1761.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Find A Grave.

   Maj. Robert Alexander
   Birth: 1688
   Stafford County
   Virginia, USA
   Death: Oct. 5, 1735
   Stafford County
   Virginia, USA
   
   Major Robert Alexander is a member of the Caledon, Alexandria Alexanders of Virginia.
   
   Robert married Ann Fowke abt 1710 in Stafford County, Virginia.
   
   It is said that 5 Generations of Alexanders were buried at the Alexander Cemetery in King George, Virginia. Family believes that Robert Alexander was one of those Alexanders buried here.
   
   Family links:
   Parents:
   Robert Alexander (1633 - 1704)
   Priscilla Frances Ashton Alexander (1635 - 1701)
   
   Spouse:
   Ann Fowke Alexander (1689 - 1739)
   
   Children:
   John Alexander (1711 - 1763)*
   Gerard Alexander (1712 - 1761)*
   
   *Calculated relationship
   
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